Origins of the Wye surname

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    In 1921, most Wyes lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Wye

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    Who were Wyes most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Wye first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Wyes

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Wyes in 1921

    Laundress

    24

    Dressmaker

    16

    Housemaid Domestic

    13

    Domestic Servant

    12

    General Servant Domestic

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Wyes in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    45

    General Labourer

    32

    Farm Labourer

    27

    Gardener

    21

    Carpenter

    11

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